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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.83, 1,274.85 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.83, 1,274.85 and 525.53 is: 725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.83 : 1,274.85 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.83/1,274.85 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.83x = 1,274.85 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.83x = 669,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,971.92/923.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.21

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